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Armenia Ups Ante on Hotel Development

In news from Armenia's tourism sector, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with hotel operators’ representatives to discuss the possibilities for…

Russians Travel to Armenia Visa Free

Russians traveling to Armenia will no longer need passport stamps to enter the country. Furthermore, Armenian officials are working to…

Armenia Tourism on the Rise, Chair of State Tourism Committee Says

More than 1,260,000 people visited Armenia last year for touristic purposes. Chair of State Tourism Committee is confident the numbers…

Armenian Ambassador Oleg Yesayan Visits MITT

Last week at MITT 2016, Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan attended the opening ceremony of Russia's most important travel…

Eurovision 2016 Contenders: Armenia’s Iveta Mukuchyan

If a gorgeous diva, a gorgeous man, a striking voice, and a riveting song could help a competitor win Eurovision…

Grozny Avia Airlines set to fly to Simferpol

North Caucasus airline Grozny Avia will now fly to the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula in between Yerevan, and Crimea’s Simferopol.

Hyatt to Open Second New Armenia Hotel

In hotel news from Armenia, a new Hyatt property is slated to open in 2015. The Hyatt Jermuk will reportedly…

Armenia Welcomes EU Citizens With Visa-Free Regime

In news from Armenia, big changes in the visa regime have been announced. As of January 10, all visitors hailing…

Eastern Europe On Pinterest: Part I

Pinterest is something of a phenomenon when it comes to users being social and loving all things imagery. As a…

Increased Tourist Interest for Armenia

Armenia expects over 800,000 tourists this year, and makes active efforts to boost awareness with foreign visitors.

Albania Expands Free Visa Privileges

In news from Albania, the government there has temporarily lifted all visa requirements for travelers from Azerbaijan. For visits of…

The Places of the East: Alexander Spendiaryan

The Alexander Spendiaryan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is located in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. It takes…

Armenia: Where Sandaramet Made Her Wines

The Areni-1 winery is a 6,100-year-old winery that discovered in a cave in the village of Areni in the Vayots…

Eastern Europe Digital Engagement 2010 – Armenia

From Ararat to Ani, surrounded by the Caucasus, Armenia holds touristic secrets so many will never learn of. A place…

Armenia Revives Tatev, the 9th Century Jewel

The new Tatev Revival programme, a public-private partnership initiative implemented by the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, hopes to make…